Hurricane Parties

Having dinner with a Miami acquantance this past Sunday I learned about Hurricane Parties.
These are big events that happen in the South Florida party scene. Basically the parties happen when there is at least a Cat 4 or 5 cane headed your way. Given the new building codes since Hurricane Andrew, all new residential towers must have glass that holds a 160 mph rating - and if you are so fortunate to own or rent such a space that is above the swell or surf surge line (say 17 feet above tide, or above the 4th floor) you have a great party venue.

Now...when all the authorities give an evacuation order, this is the sign to call the party! Folks gather in your venue bringing the highest proof beverage from those liquor stores staying open until the flood water's approach (its probably the highest revenue season). Now in more recent times the authorities have tried to cut down on the insanity by shutting down power and forcing evacuations. This has done nothing but make the parties bigger.

There is something very, very wrong here.